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oldmolly · Guest

Woke up this morning feeling boiling hot and hearing the rain pouring
down. I sleep with my bedroom windows wide open all year round as I
cannot bear to be closed in. Must be the gypsy blood in me :-)
The hens looked out of the henhouse as I opened the door as did
'joseph', my old turkey stag, and decided they would stay indoors in the
nice dry shavings thank you very much. Needless to say the geese and
call ducks shot out like they had arrived on the beach in some exotic
place.They dibbled in puddles and splashed about like they were kids at
a fairground.
The dyke in front of my house, which is normally dry, was full to the
brim. I took some photos as it is such an unusual thing to happen.I
actually liked the cold and snow. At least the ground was firm and my
house stayed clean. With 8 dogs coming and going through the dog flap
they don>t half bring some mud in with them. I have loads of tumbletwist
cotton rugs down and they do trap most of the wetness, but they need to
be taken up, washed and dried daily. Sometimes I wish I was normal and
had only one indoor cat to care for. Then I would be able to do my
housework in the morning and the place would stay clean and tidy all day
long.

Krys Francis · Guest

In message <401bd551.0@entanet>, oldmolly <oldmolly@freeola.net> writes
[quote]Woke up this morning feeling boiling hot and hearing the rain pouring
down. I sleep with my bedroom windows wide open all year round as I
cannot bear to be closed in. Must be the gypsy blood in me :-)
The hens looked out of the henhouse as I opened the door as did
'joseph', my old turkey stag, and decided they would stay indoors in the
nice dry shavings thank you very much. Needless to say the geese and
call ducks shot out like they had arrived on the beach in some exotic
place.They dibbled in puddles and splashed about like they were kids at
a fairground.
The dyke in front of my house, which is normally dry, was full to the
brim. I took some photos as it is such an unusual thing to happen.I
actually liked the cold and snow. At least the ground was firm and my
house stayed clean. With 8 dogs coming and going through the dog flap
they don>t half bring some mud in with them. I have loads of tumbletwist
cotton rugs down and they do trap most of the wetness, but they need to
be taken up, washed and dried daily. Sometimes I wish I was normal and
had only one indoor cat to care for. Then I would be able to do my
housework in the morning and the place would stay clean and tidy all day
long.
[/quote]

Did you get snow? I gather some places did. My children were waiting
hopefully, it thought about it on one afternoon but it didn>t happen. We
had a few beautiful days of glorious sunshine instead of the snow, but
it>s making up for it now, with a roaring gale with horizontal rain!!
We>ve got 5 dogs, mostly collies, they get filthy, then bring the mud
into the utility room & make the washing really dirty. Some of our
chickens have learned to use the cat/dog flap & lay eggs in the washing
too. I wish that I could get through the washing fast enough but that>s
not likely I>ve got 4 (out of 6) children living here at present.
--

Regards

Krys
www.lluestfarmpoultry.co.uk

Offbreed · Guest

Krys Francis wrote:

[quote]into the utility room & make the washing really dirty. Some of our
chickens have learned to use the cat/dog flap & lay eggs in the washing
too.
[/quote]
Gee, isn>t it so, uh, *thoughtful* of them to lay the eggs inside so
you don>t get wet collecting them?

oldmolly · Guest

Krys Francis wrote:

<snipped>
[quote]
Did you get snow? I gather some places did. My children were waiting
hopefully, it thought about it on one afternoon but it didn>t happen. We
had a few beautiful days of glorious sunshine instead of the snow, but
it>s making up for it now, with a roaring gale with horizontal rain!!
We>ve got 5 dogs, mostly collies, they get filthy, then bring the mud
into the utility room & make the washing really dirty. Some of our
chickens have learned to use the cat/dog flap & lay eggs in the washing
too. I wish that I could get through the washing fast enough but that>s
not likely I>ve got 4 (out of 6) children living here at present.

Yes we had some lovely snow, about 4 inches deep and bitterly cold. I[/quote]
had to order some more straw for the pig arc so as they could burrow
under and keep warm. The rain and melting snow combined helped flood the
dyke.I live alone, yet still have my washer and dryer on daily. I dunno
where it all comes from but suspect it breeds in the laundry basket :0)

Krys Francis · Guest

In message <401c1f38.0@entanet>, oldmolly <oldmolly@freeola.net> writes
[quote]Krys Francis wrote:

snipped

Did you get snow? I gather some places did. My children were waiting
hopefully, it thought about it on one afternoon but it didn>t happen. We
had a few beautiful days of glorious sunshine instead of the snow, but
it>s making up for it now, with a roaring gale with horizontal rain!!
We>ve got 5 dogs, mostly collies, they get filthy, then bring the mud
into the utility room & make the washing really dirty. Some of our
chickens have learned to use the cat/dog flap & lay eggs in the washing
too. I wish that I could get through the washing fast enough but that>s
not likely I>ve got 4 (out of 6) children living here at present.

Yes we had some lovely snow, about 4 inches deep and bitterly cold. I
had to order some more straw for the pig arc so as they could burrow
under and keep warm. The rain and melting snow combined helped flood the
dyke.I live alone, yet still have my washer and dryer on daily. I dunno
where it all comes from but suspect it breeds in the laundry basket :0)
[/quote]

Lucky thing.... we would have liked some snow, every morning the
children woke up hoping to see snow but were disappointed, still mustn>t
grumble the weather was beautiful, like perfect cold spring mornings.
What breed of pigs do you have? I like pigs.
Our washing pile>s huge all the year round, if I ever get past the top
layer, past the eggs, down to the nether regions near the bottom, I
start finding clothes that haven>t been seen for ages & some of which no
longer fit anyone!!!

--

Regards

Krys
www.lluestfarmpoultry.co.uk

Jill · Guest

"oldmolly" <oldmolly1955@bitches.co.uk> wrote in message
news:401ea20f.0@entanet...
[quote]Krys Francis wrote:
Why don>t you simply get another washing machine? That way you could
have 2 loads on the go and get on top of the laundry?
[/quote]
thats what a friend does - family and dogs - one each

--
regards
Jill Bowis

Pure bred utility chickens and ducks; Housing; Books, Gifts
Herbaceous; Herb and Alpine nursery
Holidays in Scotland and Wales
http://www.kintaline.co.uk

oldmolly · Guest

Krys Francis wrote:

<snipped>
[quote]
Lucky thing.... we would have liked some snow, every morning the
children woke up hoping to see snow but were disappointed, still mustn>t
grumble the weather was beautiful, like perfect cold spring mornings.
What breed of pigs do you have? I like pigs.
Our washing pile>s huge all the year round, if I ever get past the top
layer, past the eggs, down to the nether regions near the bottom, I
start finding clothes that haven>t been seen for ages & some of which no
longer fit anyone!!!

Why don>t you simply get another washing machine? That way you could[/quote]
have 2 loads on the go and get on top of the laundry? I have a 'thing'
about laundry. I love washing stuff and I *hate* having dirty laundry
about. I have done 3 loads today so far. A lot of mine is because I put
cotton rugs and old towels on the floor to soak up the wet and dirt from
the dogs paws. I change these twice daily when the weather is wet.
I keep kune kune pigs and they are adorable. They are a white one named
'Audrey', a black one named 'Bridie' (was going to be Naomi), and a
spotty one named 'Elinor'.

C.M.German · Guest

Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who needs a
smelly dirty old house anyway?

CM

"Jill" <farm@removethisbitkintaline.co.uk> wrote in message
news:1075751781.2160.0@lotis.uk.clara.net...
[quote]
"oldmolly" <oldmolly1955@bitches.co.uk> wrote in message
news:401ea20f.0@entanet...
Krys Francis wrote:
Why don>t you simply get another washing machine? That way you could
have 2 loads on the go and get on top of the laundry?

thats what a friend does - family and dogs - one each

--
regards
Jill Bowis

Pure bred utility chickens and ducks; Housing; Books, Gifts
Herbaceous; Herb and Alpine nursery
Holidays in Scotland and Wales
http://www.kintaline.co.uk
[/quote]

Jill · Guest

"C.M.German" <cmgerman@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:gYydnbBE4K4qJoPdRVn-ug@adelphia.com...
[quote]Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who needs
a
smelly dirty old house anyway?

[/quote]
oh I love my house
Its been a home for over 300 - maybe 400 years and we are only custodians
for our time here. Its been ever changing and hopefully we will leave it in
better condition than we found it. But others will carry on living in it and
altering it to suit them for 100>s of years to come.
Mind you - thinking on what you say - many folks might think its more like a
small barn anyway :~)))) - thick stone walls and concrete floors for
instance

--
regards
Jill Bowis

Pure bred utility chickens and ducks; Housing; Books, Gifts
Herbaceous; Herb and Alpine nursery
Holidays in Scotland and Wales
http://www.kintaline.co.uk
>

oldmolly · Guest

C.M.German wrote:

[quote]Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who needs a
smelly dirty old house anyway?

CM
Not me. That>s why I am always washing and cleaning. Pooh, does anyone[/quote]
else smell a stinking dirty unintelligent troll in here? <looks about>

oldmolly · Guest

Jill wrote:

[quote]
"C.M.German" <cmgerman@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:gYydnbBE4K4qJoPdRVn-ug@adelphia.com...
Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who needs
a
smelly dirty old house anyway?

oh I love my house
Its been a home for over 300 - maybe 400 years and we are only custodians
for our time here. Its been ever changing and hopefully we will leave it in
better condition than we found it. But others will carry on living in it and
altering it to suit them for 100>s of years to come.
Mind you - thinking on what you say - many folks might think its more like a
small barn anyway :~)))) - thick stone walls and concrete floors for
instance

Same here although my cottage is only 160 years old. I bet the poster is[/quote]
a sad git who rents a trailer.lol

C.M.German · Guest

You>d be surprised.............. My home>s not 160 years old but I built it
myself from scratch about 25 years back. I put every paycheck in the bank
and paid cash as I went. The one before that was built in 1901 and I came
home to find it burnt to the ground one day. No trailers here! I>ll send
you a few pics of the homestead and chicken yard when the clouds clear.
I>ve got this cheep digital camera that gives a passable picture.

CM

"oldmolly" <oldmolly1955@bitches.co.uk> wrote in message
news:401edce8.0@entanet...
[quote]Jill wrote:

"C.M.German" <cmgerman@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:gYydnbBE4K4qJoPdRVn-ug@adelphia.com...
Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who
needs
a
smelly dirty old house anyway?

oh I love my house
Its been a home for over 300 - maybe 400 years and we are only
custodians
for our time here. Its been ever changing and hopefully we will leave it
in
better condition than we found it. But others will carry on living in it
and
altering it to suit them for 100>s of years to come.
Mind you - thinking on what you say - many folks might think its more
like a
small barn anyway :~)))) - thick stone walls and concrete floors for
instance

Same here although my cottage is only 160 years old. I bet the poster is
a sad git who rents a trailer.lol[/quote]

Offbreed · Guest

oldmolly wrote:

[quote]Jill wrote:
"C.M.German" <cmgerman@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:gYydnbBE4K4qJoPdRVn-ug@adelphia.com...

Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who needs

oh I love my house
Its been a home for over 300 - maybe 400 years and we are only custodians
for our time here. Its been ever changing and hopefully we will leave it in
better condition than we found it. But others will carry on living in it and
altering it to suit them for 100>s of years to come.
Mind you - thinking on what you say - many folks might think its more like a
small barn anyway :~)))) - thick stone walls and concrete floors for
instance

Same here although my cottage is only 160 years old. I bet the poster is
a sad git who rents a trailer.lol
[/quote]
Did a little research on him. Found a photo:

http://www.winternet.com/%7Emikelr/flame34.html

Jill · Guest

"C.M.German" <cmgerman@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:3cadnQ9-Le6bdoPdRVn-tw@adelphia.com...
[quote]You>d be surprised.............. My home>s not 160 years old but I built
it
myself from scratch about 25 years back. I put every paycheck in the bank
and paid cash as I went.
[/quote]
Impressive
Managed the building of Mum>s here - would not ever do a self build again
:~)))

The one before that was built in 1901 and I came
[quote]home to find it burnt to the ground one day.
[/quote]
:~((((
hard to handle that

No trailers here! I>ll send
[quote]you a few pics of the homestead and chicken yard when the clouds clear.
I>ve got this cheep digital camera that gives a passable picture.
[/quote]
Its great to see other peoples places - and chook yards.

--
regards
Jill Bowis

Pure bred utility chickens and ducks; Housing; Books, Gifts
Herbaceous; Herb and Alpine nursery
Holidays in Scotland and Wales
http://www.kintaline.co.uk

Krys Francis · Guest

In message <401edce8.0@entanet>, oldmolly <oldmolly1955@bitches.co.uk>
writes
[quote]Jill wrote:

"C.M.German" <cmgerman@adelphia.net> wrote in message
news:gYydnbBE4K4qJoPdRVn-ug@adelphia.com...
Why don>t you all just move into the barn and to heck with it!! Who needs
a
smelly dirty old house anyway?

oh I love my house
Its been a home for over 300 - maybe 400 years and we are only custodians
for our time here. Its been ever changing and hopefully we will leave it in
better condition than we found it. But others will carry on living in it and
altering it to suit them for 100>s of years to come.
Mind you - thinking on what you say - many folks might think its more like a
small barn anyway :~)))) - thick stone walls and concrete floors for
instance

Same here although my cottage is only 160 years old. I bet the poster is
a sad git who rents a trailer.lol
[/quote]
I don>t think that he meant it personally, he was joking.
Our house is hundreds of years old too, the oldest part probably being
very old. Stone walls 2 feet, no foundations, floor of very old quarry
tiles set in soil, some of the walls are wattle & daub, (sticks woven in
& out of posts, with soil, lime, horsehair shell all mixed up & slapped
onto the sticks). Lots of stone outbuildings with stone slab on soil
flooring. The farm was part of the National Trust Llanerchaeron estate,
they sold it to us to raise money to do up the mansion which is down in
the valley. The family living here before us were here for nearly 200
years, 'til the last one became too old to run the farm.
Our house is very 'lived in' , the books are taking over, the only room
without books is the utility room. I>m not a neat & tidy person I would
not want to have a neat & tidy house.... but I do wish that I could keep
wet dogs out of the computer study! (It>s these collies they>re far too
clever).

--

Regards

Krys
www.lluestfarmpoultry.co.uk


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